US Department of Labor Salary Threshold Increase Two-Step
April 24, 2024
The US Department of Labor (DOL) announced today an anticipated final rule to increase the salary threshold for exempt employees. ... Read More
Is The Transfer Portal Opening For Employees With Noncompete Agreements?
April 24, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a new rule on April 23, 2024 banning non-compete agreements. The FTC’s goal with... Read More
FTC to Vote on Rule to Ban Employers from Using Non-Compete Agreements
April 18, 2024
UPDATE 4/23/2024: On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 on the issuance of a final rule... Read More
New Overtime Rule to be Published in the Federal Register
April 16, 2024
As most employers know, employees are paid differently based on status: exempt employees and nonexempt employees. Exempt employees are generally... Read More
President Biden Vetoes Bill That Would Have Blocked NLRB Joint-Employer Rule
April 11, 2024
On Friday May 3rd, President Biden followed through on his promise to veto the Congressional Review Act (House Joint Resolution... Read More
Right to Disconnect for Employees Coming Soon?
April 05, 2024
If passed, California would become the first state to implement a ‘right to disconnect’ law. Under Bill AB-2751, which was... Read More
Are you hiring an independent contractor or an employee? Misclassifying is costly!
April 03, 2024
One of the greatest financial risks to your operation could be lurking quietly in the background, without your awareness. On... Read More
myHRcounsel Partners with iKids U
April 03, 2024
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with @iKids U! iKids U provides a complete source of programming designed to... Read More
New NLRB Joint-Employer Rule Temporarily BLOCKED
March 11, 2024
On Friday, March 8, 2024, a federal judge blocked the new National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) joint-employer rule. The rule... Read More
CDC Updates COVID-19 Isolation Guidance
March 04, 2024
On Friday March 1st, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated recommendations for respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, which now aligns... Read More
NLRB Joint Employer Rule Delayed Again
February 23, 2024
On Thursday February 22, U.S. District Court Judge J. Campbell Barker issued a brief order which will delay the effective... Read More
New Worker/Independent Contractor Rule: Are You Ready to Get Compliant?
February 02, 2024
One of the greatest financial risks to your operation could be lurking quietly in the background, without your awareness. Many... Read More
Bill Passed to Stop Implementation of Joint Employment Rule
January 12, 2024
Today(Friday January 12th), the House of Representatives passed a bill to stop the implementation of the NLRB’s new joint employer... Read More
myHRcounsel Partners with OHM Fitness
December 29, 2023
myHRcounsel© is pleased to announce a new partnership with OHM Fitness. This partnership will provide OHM Fitness franchisees with myHRcounsel’s... Read More
New Jersey’s Temporary Workers Bill of Rights
December 26, 2023
Staffing firms and temporary agencies are already feeling the effects of New Jersey’s Temporary Workers Bill of Rights, which went... Read More
Top Six Things HR Professionals Need to Get Ready for the New Year
December 21, 2023
Some professions are enjoying a lovely week of time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day. But there’s no time... Read More
2024 Minimum Wage Roundup
December 18, 2023
Below we have compiled the list of states that are increasing their minimum wages for 2024. As always, be sure... Read More
The 7 Must Have HR Legal Documents for Business Owners
December 07, 2023
1. Offer Letter Covering everything from employment status to a statement saying compensation may be modified at the employer’s discretion... Read More
The New NLRA Joint Employer Standard
November 10, 2023
*UPDATE- On November 16th, the NLRB pushed the effective date back to February 26, 2024 to facilitate the resolution of... Read More
California Fast-Food Workers to Receive $20 per Hour
September 28, 2023
On Thursday September 28th, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 1228 into law which will see workers at fast-food... Read More